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| − | The [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] is the original name of a purpose built University theatre in Stellenbosch.
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| − | Originally built for the [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department|University of Stellenbosch Drama Department]] in 1966 at the behest of the then head of the department, Prof [[Fred Engelen]], the venue was named after the then incumbent rector of the University, Prof [[H.B. Thom]] in recognition of his support. In 2018 the theatre complex was revamped and enlarged, and renamed the [[Adam Small Theatre Complex]], after the South African poet, playwright and academic, [[Adam Small]].
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| − | '''For specifications and other informations, see the entry [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department]]'''
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| − | =The [[H.B. Thom Theatre]]=
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| − | =The [[Adam Small Theatre Complex]]=
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| − | Revamped and enlarged in 2016-2017, reopened in 2018, the new multi-facility theatre centre was renamed after the South African poet, playwright and academic, [[Adam Small]]. The old name has however been retained on the historic ornamental front façade of the building, to acknowledge the history of the venue.
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| − | The new name was officially inaugurated on 23 November, 2018, with a performance of the musical tribute called ''[[Adam Small BeJazzed]]'', featuring [[Natalia de Rocha]] and members of the Cape Town based [[Applauz Arts Initiative]] and an extract from the production ''[[Cry, Our Beloved Country. Met/Sonder Apologie]]'' by drama students directed by [[Mareli Hattingh|Mareli Hattingh Pretorius]].
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| − | == Sources ==
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| − | See the Departmental website at http://www.sun.ac.za/Drama
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| − | PICS: Stellenbosch University to name theatre complex after Adam Small, IOL News, 29 August 2018[https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/pics-stellenbosch-university-to-name-theatre-complex-after-adam-small-16795514]
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| − | Programme for the inauguration ceremony of the [[Adam Small Theatre Complex]], 23 November 2018.
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| − | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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